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Tumakuru to Rishikesh

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tumakuru, Karnataka to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

2426 kmDistance
48.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹93,108
Ertiga₹1,18,581
Innova₹1,23,676
Innova Crysta₹1,52,399
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,10,284

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,670
AC Seater₹4,370
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,880
AC Sleeper₹5,580
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,840
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Train
Sleeper₹1,490
Economy₹2,460
Third AC₹3,430
Second AC₹4,880
First AC₹6,820
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Tumakuru to Rishikesh

2426 km · ~52h 31m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tumakuru

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 404

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 554

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 704

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 809

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 959

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1109

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1213

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1363

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1513

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1617

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1767

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1917

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2022

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2172

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2322

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Rishikesh

    Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Tumakuru to Rishikesh

2426 km · ~53h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Tumakuru

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tumakuru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Tumakuru → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~809 km

    ~17h 59m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 809)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Rishikesh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~809 km

    ~17h 59m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1617)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Rishikesh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Rishikesh

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~809 km

    ~17h 59m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  7. Arrive in Rishikesh

    Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Tumakuru to Rishikesh

Nearest railway stations: Tumkur for Tumakuru, Raiwala for Rishikesh.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 50h 51m in total

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express#12629 · Sampark Kranti
01:24 PMMuddalingahalli
42h 19m292 stops
07:43 AM+2dChata

Change trains at Chata — about 43m wait

Valsad-Haridwar Exp#12911 · Superfast
08:26 AMChata
7h 49m52 stops
04:15 PMHaridwar Jn

1 change · 51h 52m in total

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express#12629 · Sampark Kranti
01:24 PMMuddalingahalli
41h 50m288 stops
07:14 AM+2dMathura Jn

Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 1h 16m wait

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
08:30 AMMathura Jn
8h 46m60 stops
05:16 PMDoiwala

1 change · 54h 9m in total

Chalukya Express#11018 · Express
07:06 AMMuddalingahalli
21h 48m149 stops
04:54 AM+1dKalyan Jn

Change trains at Kalyan Jn — about 3h 36m wait

Mumbai LTT -Haridwar AC Express#12171 · Superfast
08:30 AMKalyan Jn
28h 45m212 stops
01:15 PM+1dHaridwar Jn

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Tumakuru to Rishikesh: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tumakuru to Rishikesh is about 2426 km by road, roughly 48.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2426 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹93,108 · Ertiga ₹1,18,581 · Innova ₹1,23,676 · Innova Crysta ₹1,52,399 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,10,284
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,670 · AC Seater ₹4,370 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,880 · AC Sleeper ₹5,580 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,840
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,490 · Economy ₹2,460 · Third AC ₹3,430 · Second AC ₹4,880 · First AC ₹6,820

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Tumakuru to Rishikesh. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Ballari260 km from Tumakuru

    Karnataka

  2. Nanded845 km from Tumakuru

    Maharashtra

  3. Bhimbetka1390 km from Tumakuru

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Ashoknagar1625 km from Tumakuru

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Gwalior1865 km from Tumakuru

    Madhya Pradesh

  6. Firozabad2005 km from Tumakuru

    Uttar Pradesh

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Things to Do in Rishikesh

Attend Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan

Join the nightly ceremony at Parmarth Niketan, where hundreds of lamps are lit and offered to the Ganges, accompanied by chanting and hymns. The atmosphere is deeply…

1-2 hours

River Rafting on the Ganges

Raft the exhilarating rapids of the Shivpuri-Kaudiyala stretch, offering grades II to IV. The season runs from mid-September to mid-June, with options for both…

2-4 hours

Walk Across Laxman Jhula

Cross the iconic suspension bridge, built in 1929, and enjoy panoramic views of the Ganges and the surrounding hills. Legend says Lakshmana crossed the river here on a…

30-45 minutes

Yoga Class in an Ashram

Take a yoga or meditation class at one of the many ashrams, such as Parmarth Niketan or Sivananda Ashram. Classes are typically held in the morning and are suitable for…

1-2 hours

Explore the Beatles Ashram

Visit the abandoned ashram where The Beatles stayed in 1968, now a heritage site with vibrant murals and graffiti. It's a fascinating blend of rock history and…

1-2 hours

Day Trip to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

Drive 32 km into the hills to this ancient temple dedicated to Shiva, where he is said to have consumed the poison from the churning of the ocean. The winding road…

Half-day

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Suggested Rishikesh Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Cross Laxman Jhula (1929 suspension bridge) and take in views of the Ganges.
  • Explore the Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia) and its colorful murals and meditation cells.
  • Visit Swarg Ashram's vegetarian-only zone and browse its shops and cafes.

Day 2Day 2

  • Drive to Shivpuri (about 30 min) and do a 16 km rafting stretch (Grade II-III, season mid-Sep to mid-Jun).
  • Stop at a sandy beach for a cliff jump and swim (if water levels permit).
  • Walk across Ram Jhula (1986) and visit the nearby ghats and temples.

Day 3Day 3

  • Drive or take a shared taxi to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (32 km) and offer prayers at the shrine associated with Shiva's…
  • Return to Rishikesh and visit Triveni Ghat for a morning dip or just to watch the rituals.
  • Optional: Head to Mohanchatti for bungee jumping at Jumpin Heights (if you have a few extra hours).
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Extend Your Trip

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